PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND METEOROLOGY
The study of Physical Oceanography and Meteorology is contained in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
A variety of postgraduate courses are available for students wishing to pursue a higher degree in Physical Oceanography and Meteorology. These include:
Graduate Diploma of Science
Master of Applied Science
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE
The Graduate Diploma of Science in Physical Oceanography and Meteorology by coursework and minor project provides specialist training in the background, principles and practices of applied physics, specialising in Environmental Physics.
Physics has research activities in coastal oceanography, micro- and meso-scale meteorology, air-sea interactions and radar remote sensing and it is likely that project work would be offered in these areas.
Students are urged to discuss their study program with the Head of Physics at an early stage. Within the broad framework of the Award Requirements, each studentís program, including weighting of coursework and research, can be tailored to the individual candidateís background and requirements.
The program comprises 24 units (where 3 units is equivalent to one semester subject).
| CORE | |
| PH5001:09 | Project |
| PH5008:03 | Physical Oceanography |
| PH5011:03 | Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (not required by students who have completed PH3006) |
| PH5012:03 | Meteorology |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Consult Course Coordinator for elective information. | |
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE
This program, taken by coursework and minor project, provides training in the background, principles and practices of applied physics, specialising in oceanography and meteorology.
Admission to the course requires a degree in an appropriate discipline (normally in physical sciences, mathematics or engineering). A minimum of one academic year of full-time study is required to complete the course.
The program comprises:
- 36 units (where 3 units is equivalent to one semester subject);
- 24 units of coursework which must be approved by the Head of Physics will normally be chosen from level 5 PH and MA subjects and will normally include PH5008:03, PH5012:03 and PH5013:03. At least 18 subject units must be chosen from physics and appropriate undergraduate subjects to a maximum of 9 units may be included in a course of study, with the approval of the Heads of the disciplines concerned. Candidates who cannot demonstrate a satisfactory background in mathematics may be required to take MA3109:03 and/or MA3201:03 respectively in their course of study. If there are sufficient enrolments subjects may be offered in block mode during university vacation periods;
- the project component PH5000:12.
MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees consist of direct study and a research project. They both provide research training in Applied Physics, in Physical Oceanography and/or Meteorology.
Admission to the course requires a degree or equivalent in Physics or a closely related discipline. A minimum of one academic year of full-time study for a Masterís degree and three years for a doctorate are required to complete the course. Programs of study are subject to the approval of the Head of the School.